Miao in Guizhou, the largest ethnic groups in the region

Basics
Guizhou is home to dozens of ethnic minorities. One of the biggest is the Miao ethnic minority. More than 3600000 people live half the population of China in Guizhou Miao. With a history of more than 4,000 years the Chinese Miao are one of the oldest minorities. The Guizhou Miao minority, they are not alone, but also in Hainan, Hubei, Sichuan, Gansu, Guizhou, Qinghai, Hunan, Guangdong, Yunnan, Guangxi e.

Lifestyle
Life, especially inmountain regions, the Miao live from agriculture and animal husbandry. The Miao are known for their hospitality and community spirit. Families can work on each of the other companies in the harvesting and sowing, and during construction projects, half of the country shows to help in the project. The Miao are different dialects and not a written language until 1950. Before the history, traditions and customs, was approved by the hand andDance. There are several sub-groups of the Miao minority. They are named for their unique clothing. In sub-groups living in Guizhou, the Miao Black, Big Flowery Miao, Small Flowery Miao Miao and White.

Distinctive and beautiful clothes
As with all Chinese minorities, the Miao ethnic minority amazing and beautiful clothes. The people of the Miao ethnic group wearing a short jacket and trousers. Miao women wear a coat or long shirt, long pantswith at least one skirt, wide cuffs, embroidered shoes and pieces of silver attached to clothes.

Particularly noteworthy is the headgear of women are taken into account. If a couple has a daughter, who will immediately start to save money to make a headdress of silver, which are often heavier than 10 kg have. According to tradition, the silver is a symbol of light and can scare away evil spirits and daughters for a first swim threw a piece of silver in water forChild is healthy and wealthy. Miao are known for their embroidery. Miao girl is taught to sew by her grandmother. At the end of a complete set of clothing usually takes a Miao woman 1-2 years.

Because the Miao do not have a written language, many of their legends, religion and stories are incorporated in their embroidery. The most impressive piece of clothing is stored for the great festival. It 's like the rock hundreds of birds known Miao. It isembroidered with hundreds of birds and dragons.

Festival
The Miao minority has many festivals each year. The major celebrations are held in the city of Kaili. In the city of Kaili Guizhou, there are over 130 annual festivals held in various minorities. The Miao houses one of the largest in the festival lusheng known. It 's the 11 ° to 18 of the first lunar month of Chinese calendar, however. Lusheng The cane is a tool used by the Miao. Asthe name implies, this festival is mostly about music.

About 1,000 people are playing together lusheng. It 's a wonderful site. The festival also has a dance, percussion, bullfights and horse racing. Each year, about 30,000 people participating in the festival, visitors many of whom came from other countries. The Miao New Year is the first four days after 10 month of the Chinese calendar, however. About 50,000 people attend the festival. The festivals are lively, colorful andVisitors are always warmly welcomed to participate in the festivities.